Master Class
Entry into this class is by audition only.
This class meets on Monday nights at 7:00pm, and is designed for working professionals who are already experienced in on-camera technique and have a clear understanding of all aspects of scene study. The serious student who is looking to develop a deeper understanding of how to get from a page in a script to a real and captivating character that draws the audience in. This class will concentrate on advanced scene study, audition techniques, emotional preparation, and improvisation to create real and deep-emotions. The class will also gain a deeper understanding of "the business". Students are here to experiment--to grow.
The Master Class is about stretching your limits. Venturing into areas beyond your comfort zone.
We create an atmosphere of trust, in the classroom--a place where trial and error is not only acceptable but we believe that if you aren't making mistakes you simply aren't trying hard enough. You see, when you're performing on-camera or for an audience, it's got to work--you make choices that are in your comfort zone - that you KNOW will work, when the director says "Action". However, if you do nothing but perform, then you are stuck with what you know works. You have so much more potential, but, you can't take a chance on reaching for it, because you've GOT to be able to deliver the goods when the camera’s roll.
This is where class comes in. Our master class gives you something you never get in performance - the platform from which to leap and soar and, the safety net, in which to catch you if you fall. It's O.K. There's no audience in the classroom--just a sympathetic teacher and fellow students who are crashing and burning, as often as you are. And you are all creating and honing the tools you use to reach new heights and find new ways to express yourself.
Our Master Class is a place to train and maintain the professional actor.
Instructors
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Scott RogersHead InstructorScott served as Acting Coach for 20th Century Fox Studios under a 3-year, exclusive contract, coaching actors for film and television projects. This past year he served as Acting Coach on the soon-to-be-released feature film “Princess Ka`iulani” starring Barry Pepper, Will Patton, and Q’orianka Kilcher. Scott has coached principal actors, for more than 3000 hours on the sets of motion pictures and national television shows. He has produced, cast, and/or directed more than 100 professional productions and written, directed, and produced dozens of TV commercials. He was the full-time, on-set, Acting Coach for the TV series North Shore and was previously the Acting Coach for the hit TV show Baywatch. |
Jeanne RogersDirector of Youth Education A New York actress, Jeanne was trained at the world renowned Neighborhood Playhouse in N.Y.C., where she studied under legendary acting teacher, Sanford Meisner.A professional actress for over 30 years and a member of SAG, AFTRA, and Equity, Jeanne has performed in leading roles opposite many well-known actors such as Nick Nolte, Don Johnson. Ron Howard, Marion Ross, Ted Lange, Terry Quinn, and Margaret Hamilton. In Honolulu, she has guest starred on TV shows such as LOST, been featured in movies such as Into the Blue II and You May Not Kiss the Bride, and recently played the role of Alice in The Honeymooners opposite Pat Sajak and Joe Moore, at the Hawaii Theatre. Jeanne also has extensive experience teaching children's drama classes on a regular basis at Honolulu Theatre for Youth, Temple Emanu-el and the non-profit Free Arts Clinic in Los Angeles. For the past 6 years Jeanne has taught drama at the Honolulu Waldorf High School in Kahala, where she has directed more than a dozen plays. |
Theo CoumbisActing Teacher Theo has worked for over 25 years in film, television and theatre as a professional actor. He is a member of SAG and AFTRA and has guest starred in shows such as LOST, HAWAII FIVE-O, OFF THE MAP, BAYWATCH, NORTH SHORE, FANTASY ISLAND and many others. He was also featured in movies such as INTO THE BLUE 2, YOU MAY NOT KISS THE BRIDE, TESTAMENTS and most recently was the lead in the HIFF short The ROUND UP. His work with children in drama includes: Callidus (Expressive Arts and Education), The Alliance for Drama Education and Kids Gym USA (LA). He also worked on independent movie productions as an acting coach, casting director, co-producer, writer and director. Theo has a Diploma in Performing Arts from WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts). His work in film, television and theatre has taken him to Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines and the USA. |
James McCarthyActing Teacher, Media Coach James earned a Masters in Education from Harvard University, with a special emphasis in training individuals for performance. James' innovative approach to media training and public speaking has earned praise from college presidients, internationally recognized scientists and civic leaders. He has significant teaching experience at every level of the educational system, and was a co-founder of Flint Hill School in Oakton, Virginia. James has extensive television, stage, writing, directng and composing credits. |
